Everton will need time to familiarise themselves with new manager Ronald Koeman’s style of play after the Dutchman replaced Roberto Martinez in the close season, right back Seamus Coleman has said. Martinez’s three-year tenure at the Merseyside club was brought to an end in May after the Spaniard oversaw a disastrous campaign at Goodison Park, leading Everton to 11th in the Premier League, their lowest finish in the last nine seasons. “Every manager is different and I wouldn’t say there’s any right or wrong but when you play in a regime for a certain amount of time you will pick…
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John Obi Mikel has been named the Team Nigeria captain for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The sports ministry in Nigeria stated that the Chelsea midfielder has been picked as he is regarded as “a role model to the upcoming athletes.” The 29-year-old is one of the over-aged players named in the Nigeria Under-23 national team for the men’s football event at the Olympics. It is the first time that Mikel will make an appearance at the Olympic Games. Table tennis star Funke Oshonaike has been named assistant captain. “Mikel is a young, patriotic footballer of…
French club Lyon said Tuesday they had rejected a 35-million-euro (£29 million, $39 million) bid from Arsenal for star striker Alexandre Lacazette. Lyon called the 25-year-old, who has long been linked with a move to the Premier League having scored 48 goals over the last two seasons, “irreplacable” and said he would not be sold. In May, Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas said the club had dismissed a 40-million-euro offer from West Ham United for the prolific French international.
The Zamfara state Governor, Abdulaziz Yari has said the move by legislators in the state to impeach him is selfish and against the will of the public. Yari said he has always had a cordial relationship with the lawmakers, adding that there has never been any problem between them. The Governor also dismissed claims by the lawmakers that he refused to see them, saying they did not follow the right channel. Yari said “There has never been any bill brought to me by the House of Assembly that l did not assent to nor have l ever spent money without…
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Federal Ministries of Health, and Information and Culture, to deepen their collaboration with state governments to ensure that Nigeria is finally certified polio free by 2017. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity. The president spoke when he received the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, at the State House. President Buhari said international partnerships were also needed to sustain Nigeria’s polio-free status. ‘‘We have not recorded any case of polio…
Prof. Oladapo Shittu, an Obstetrics and Gynaecologist from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, on Tuesday called for a unified healthcare system to improve Nigeria’s health sector. Shittu said this on the sideline of a symposium on the post MDGs: Maternal and Child Health in Nigeria at the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) in Lagos. The symposium was organised to mark the 6th anniversary of Prof. Innocent Ujah, the Director-General of the institute. He said that a healthcare unitary system would enable medical experts to strategise on government policies and ensure that every Nigerian benefit from such policy. “Most countries around…
The Lagos State Government on Friday inaugurated a Critical Care Unit (CCU) at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja as part of its efforts to improve healthcare delivery in the state. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tunji Bello, said the facility would help to discourage Nigerians from going abroad to seek medical care. “This medical facility by design and operation will be deployed in the care of those in dire health condition that hitherto, predispose our people toward foreign medical tourism. “We are strongly committed to the task of reversing the…
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), on Wednesday said it would provide $1.4 million under the second phase of the campaign to halt Mother-To-Child Transmission of HIV in Bayelsa. Chevron, operator of the NNPC/CNL Joint Venture (JV), announced the intervention in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Yenagoa. The statement, signed by CNL’s General Manger, Public Affairs, Mr Deji Haastrup, said the funds would sustain the programme for the next two years. “It is expected that during the 2-year span of the project, at least 2,000 pregnant women will be tested for HIV and receive their results.…
There are insinuations the Africa Independent Television (AIT) boss, Chief Raymond Dokpesi is eyeing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship seat. The Daily Sun reports that plans have reached the final stage to flag-off the campaign of the AIT boss. The co-ordinator of the Raymond Dokpesi Campaign Organisation for National Chairman, also confirmed the reports. Before commencing his bid, Dokpesi is expected to visit the Okumagbe of Weppa – Wanno Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, George Eghabor to get his royal blessing. The AIT boss will also embark on a tour to meet PDP delegates who will be attending the upcoming…
The Edo state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has revealed that he will probe Governor Adams Oshiomhole. He said “I call on Adams Oshiomhole to probe my time in government and look at everything that I did. “Let him do it because by the grace of God, when I am governor, I will probe him. I will probe him; every kobo that has come to Edo State must be accounted for. That is his fear; that is why he can no longer sleep.” This is coming after Oshiomhole accused the PDP governorship flag bearer of contributing…
The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has said nobody can remove him from office. Ekweremadu is currently standing trial with his boss, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki for allegedly forging the Senate standing order. The Deputy Senate President, who was presented with a symbol of authority (ofor), by 30 traditional rulers in the Enugu West senatorial zone, said “it is not by power, not by might but by the special grace of God. It is not by our trajectory; so, they cannot do anything.” The traditional leaders said they are solidly behind him, adding that all plots to remove him…
A former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu, has said he is happy to be back in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ribadu was the Adamawa state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2015 elections. He said “Thank God I am back, I feel happy to be back; I want to thank the party for the confidence reposed in us. “The party requested us to return and we are back to work for Adamawa and Nigeria as a whole.” Reports also said Atiku, Bindow and two others had protested Ribadu’s return to the…
On Sunday July 10, 2016, Nigerian singer, Seyi Sodimu famously known for his 90s hit ‘Love Me Jeje‘ hosted a live concert at Ginger Tapas, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event witnessed performances from Yahoozee singer, Olu Maintain, rising R&B singer Tjan and Niniola. For Seyi Sodimu, who recently dropped the video for the remix of ‘Love Me Jeje’ with American R&B sensation K. Michelle, the event was his first major concert since he made a return to full time music.
Nollywood is one of the fastest growing industries in Nigeria, making remarkable strides across the continent. But who is the queen of the big screen in the country? The crown might have previously rested on Mercy Johnson‘s head, but maternal duties have kept her busy recently. However, Funke Akindele seems to have snatched the crown as the actress with the most popular appeal, demand, worth and success. She is one of the busiest actresses at the moment, not only with her hugely successful Jenifa series but as an in-demand actress for movies.
Nigerian R&B singer, Banky W, has been honoured with a citation certificate by Eric L. Adams, the President of the Borough of Brooklyn in New York for his contribution to his community and successful career. Banky W who hosted and performed at the One Africa Music Festival in New York last night shared a photo of the recognition on Instagram with an inspirational message… ” I lived in NYC for over 10 YEARS. And at the time, being on stage at a venue like the Barclay’s Center, or being honoured by the City Of New York, didn’t seem like something…
In 2013 when late music producer, OJB Jezreel suffered Kidney failure, it was his first wife, Mabel Okungbowa aka Mama J who came to his rescue, donating one of her kidneys to save OJB’s life. At that time no one knew the backstory of why and how Mabel emerged as the donor. Though OJB is now dead and was buried on July 8, 2016, his 3rd wife, Korede in a recent interview revealed why she didn’t donate her own kidney for her hubby. Speaking with Sun, Korede a mother-of-two and former dancer explains, ‘Initially when we went for tests, we…
On the heels of dropping his EP entitled, All The Way Up, HKN music act B-Red stopped by #TheDropSpot on Metro 97.7 FM to chat with the shows hosts, Yhemiee and Ife and clear the air on the beef between him and his cousin and label boss, Davido. While there’s yet to be an explanation over why Davido cursed out his cousin B-Red on SnapChat back in April 2016, the pair clashed over Davido’s new signing, Mayorkun. The ‘Cucumber’ singer was referred to as Davido’s brother on the show to which he promptly corrected, saying, ‘cousin’. And his reaction to…
Nollywood actress, Lola Alao, has slammed some critics who trolled her for converting from Christianity to Islam. According to Alao, who spoke in an interview with Punch News’ Saturday Beats, she has seen various comments attacking her for becoming a Muslim. She revealed that she came from an Islamic background, and couldn’t quite understand why there has been so much fuss about her recent decision. “I don’t know what the hullabaloo is all about. I am from a Muslim background. My father was a Muslim. My grandfather was Muslim. My father was Lasisi Alao.” “There is no big deal in…
Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, has dashed the hopes of prospective suitors, after revealing in an interview with Punch News that she is currently not looking for a romantic relationship. Badmus, who also disclosed other information concerning her career, personality, relationship with musicians, bluntly stated this. When asked about her love life, the comedienne who recently stated that she likes to “keep her private life private” said “I’m single and not searching”. Among other things, the actress mentioned that she likes to socialize in urban centers, listing some of her favourite places. She said, “I like to hang out at G12…
Afro Pop singer, Harrysong, has revealed that he escaped death by a whisker, after him and his crew were involved in a car accident. The ‘Reggae Blues’ musician took to his Instagram on Saturday, July 23, 2016, to express his thanks to God for sparing his life. He wrote, “At one point I thought I was crossing over to the other side.. But no, God still ve great plans for me.. Yes.. He saved us.. Am greatful.. stay strong ==team ONEDELTA. 6 DAYS TO GO.” According to Vanguard News, he was enroute “Owerri to catch a flight to Lagos where…